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Richardson vows to be elite; Murray goes to rival

Richardson vows to be elite; Murray goes to rival

Howard Balzer

March 13 In some ways, it's a shame Richardson won't be around the team any longer because maybe, just maybe, he might have learned a thing or two from the runner the Colts FULL STORY

Balzer's Blog: McCarthy miscue?; Marks gets paid

Balzer's Blog: McCarthy miscue?; Marks gets paid

Howard Balzer

December 19 Not only did Marks get his sack, but it happened at the best possible time, on the final play of the game as Tennessee quarterback FULL STORY

Balzer on NFL: McCoy playing well for Bucs

Balzer on NFL: McCoy playing well for Bucs

Howard Balzer

October 31 You would have thought Jones committed a capital crime after being on the sideline late in his team’s Monday night game FULL STORY

Harbaugh a Fan of Judge Judy

Harbaugh a Fan of Judge Judy

Howard Balzer

December 20 Shanahan began his comments by admitting, "I was definitely bothered by it. I never had somebody attack me personally so it definitely bothered me." FULL STORY

Talking RG III, Cam and Schaub

Talking RG III, Cam and Schaub

Howard Balzer

November 22 win over the Patriots, quarterback Cam Newton had a quiet meal with his family at ... FULL STORY

Haynesworth Expert at Making a Fool of Himself

Haynesworth Expert at Making a Fool of Himself

Howard Balzer

November 01 Cooley was then asked which contract was worse: the Arenas deal or the one the Redskins gave Haynesworth. Famously, Haynesworth collected FULL STORY

Sometimes the Quarterback is Fair Game

Sometimes the Quarterback is Fair Game

Howard Balzer

September 06 He later told ESPN radio, “You do have to take your shots on the quarterback, and obviously they’re too important to their offense. If that means FULL STORY

Obama, Romney eye 'Skins/Panthers game closely

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Howard Balzer

November 02 Incumbent President Barack Obama might be a Chicago Bears fan, but in 2008 he had to be a Washington Redskins fan — and he sure will be Sunday when the Redskins host the Carolina Panthers. FULL STORY

NFL Loses Its Heart with Passing of Steve Sabol

NFL Loses Its Heart with Passing of Steve Sabol

Howard Balzer

September 19 Many words were said and written yesterday after the passing of Steve Sabol at the age of 69. But those were some of the best and capture the essence of Steve Sabol FULL STORY

Replacement Refs Seven Days Away From Real Action

Replacement Refs Seven Days Away From Real Action

Howard Balzer

August 27 Why has Mike Pereira been so quiet lately? Pereira is the NFL’s former director of officiating, who was very vocal in the beginning of the preseason about the seriously negative impact replacement officials would potentially have on the game. FULL STORY

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